Derby High School’s beloved athletic trainer of several years leaves

Photo by Gianna Akter '25: Dan Perillo was celebrated and appreciated at his goodbye party. By Gianna Akter '25 Dan Perillo, who has been Derby High School’s athletic trainer for several years, unfortunately had his last day with the DHS family on September 27, 2023.  Derby High School has a contractor for their athletic trainer … Continue reading Derby High School’s beloved athletic trainer of several years leaves

Derby High Schools softball team strives for greatness toward the end of the season  

Photo courtesy of DHS softball Twitter: Softball team stands for The National Anthem. By Andreale Mitchell '23 The Derby High School’s softball team, coached by physical education teacher Carlin Ali has had a bit of a tough beginning, but the girls are dedicated to bettering their skills and paving the way for those who are … Continue reading Derby High Schools softball team strives for greatness toward the end of the season  

DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

Photo from LifeTouch: Jerlena Alexander '25 goes in for a layup. By Faith Anderson '25 This 2022-2023 DHS girls basketball team may have experienced a winless season, but each individual girl on the team had a lot of growth to be proud of. Dave Chevarella, DHS math teacher and girls basketball coach, says, “All the … Continue reading DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions

Photo from Lifetouch: Nicole Gregory '25 takes on Beaudan Damboise '26 at a home match. By Faith Anderson '25 This year's DHS wrestling team has continued its 40-year pattern of success. The team holds 5 wins and 10 losses. This season was especially exciting because, “to add to the uniqueness of the team, for the … Continue reading DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions

Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support

Photo from Lifetouch: Xaire Henriquez-Lappots '24 warms up for a game. By Azariah Smith '23 After a tough but determined basketball season, the boys had an overall record of 0-20.  Throughout the season, most of the boys were determined and committed to the team, but this did not apply to all players. Thankfully, student fans … Continue reading Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support

New season brings new additions to Derby High School’s cheer team

Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: The cheer team performing for middle school visitors. By Andreale Mitchell '23 Derby High School's cheer team has a lot of new faces this basketball season, including coach Corey Bartone, who has been a cheer coach for 33 years and says she's excited to be a part of building up … Continue reading New season brings new additions to Derby High School’s cheer team